School of Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Chemistry has a broad theoretical and practical chemistry background as well as laboratory, research, and internship experiences preparing them to enter a variety of chemistry or chemistry-related graduate programs, to teach high school chemistry, or to work in entry-level laboratory positions. The B.S. in Chemistry program is ideal for students heading for professional programs in pharmacy, medicine or dentistry. The degree provides a strong background for students completing wishing to enter the workforce in research, development, production, quality control, and management.

Degree Requirement

Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

General Education. Students must complete all of the requirements of the Indiana University Kokomo campus-wide general education curriculum. The General Education requirements in quantitative literacy, critical thinking, and physical and life sciences are satisfied by the major.